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PURPOSE EARTH GRANT AWARD

Application Deadline: August 10, 2026

LOCATION: USA

Do You Have a Purpose-Driven Project Ready to Launch into Motion? Purpose Earth is now accepting applications for our 2027 grant award.
They are capping submissions to the first 200 fully completed applications. Purpose Earth is a grant and mentorship program empowering leaders and their transformative solutions to our global challenges.

ELIGIBILITY:

To ensure you are eligible to apply, please note the following:

Projects that have already been completed are not eligible for grant funding.

Applications and reference letters must be submitted in English. Video submissions are also preferably in English, or with English subtitles.

Unfortunately, due to legal restrictions and international sanctions, we cannot accept applications from individuals based in the following countries: Balkans, Burma, Iraq, Iran, Russia, Yemen, South Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, West Bank, Ethiopia, Sudan, DR Congo (Republic of Congo is acceptable), Libya, Mali, and Venezuela.

In accordance with US regulations for not-for-profits, they thoroughly vet all applications through the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) sanctions list standards to ensure that no inappropriate use of funds is made. These will be checked carefully prior to sending any funding to potential grant recipients.

Applications created and written by AI will NOT be accepted. We want to get to know you and your authentic voice and vision.

Multiple applications will not be considered. Each organization or individual may submit only one application per project.

BENEFIT:

Grant Funding of up to $10,000

Mentorship Support and personally-tailored guidance from professionals who are volunteering their time to help your project thrive.

Spotlights and Promotion in our Purpose Earth digital communications, and a designated project page on our website.

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WEMA BANK HACKAHOLICS 7.0 FOR AFRICAN INNOVATORS AND STARTUPS

LOCATION: Nigeria

Hackaholics is Wema Bank’s flagship open innovation programme designed to support startups, innovators, creatives, problem-solvers, and technology enthusiasts across Africa. 

Join WEMA Hackaholics 2026—Africa’s leading innovation hackathon for problem-solvers, founders, and creative thinkers. Apply now for funding, mentorship, and support from Wema Bank.

ELIGIBILITY:

Three tracks. Endless possibilities: Hackaholics is designed to give builders, founders, and creators access to the support they need to grow, from the idea stage to real-world impact.

Startup Pitch Competition: A platform for startups and entrepreneurs to showcase innovative solutions, gain visibility, attract partnerships, and access growth opportunities. Learn More

Hackathon: A challenge designed for developers, designers, engineers, and builders creating technology-driven solutions to real-world problems. Learn More

Social Impact Track: A platform for changemakers and organizations building solutions that address pressing social and community challenges. Learn More

Applying to and participating in Hackaholics is completely free. There are no registration fees or hidden costs involved.

You can apply for three tracks: Startup Pitch (for early-stage ventures with a live product or prototype), Hackathon (a timed build challenge open to developers, designers, and product thinkers), and Social Impact (for solutions tackling social, environmental, or community challenges).

Everyone is welcome and can apply. No matter if you are a young entrepreneur, a professional, or a student. You don’t have to be a programmer and you certainly don’t need to have a degree in Computer Science.

Hackaholics 7.0 would take place across the 13 pitch centers across Nigeria selected during the registration.

BENEFIT:

Hackaholics is designed to give builders, founders, and creators access to the support they need to grow, from idea stage to real-world impact:

Funding: Access prize funding, post-program support, and opportunities to raise capital to scale your solution.

Mentorship: Learn from experienced founders, industry leaders, and experts who guide you on building real, scalable products

Visibility: Showcase your work to investors, partners, and the broader ecosystem through demo days, media exposure, and platform recognition

Partnerships: Connect with organizations, platforms, and stakeholders that can help you pilot, integrate or scale your solution

Community: Join a growing network of developers, creators, and founders building and collaborating across the ecosystem

Market Access: Get opportunities to test, validate, and deploy your solution within real business environments and customer markets

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